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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 3 ratings

Dr. Colleen Gray

LPC, 22 years of experience

Humorous
Authentic
Intelligent

About me

Hi there, I'm Colleen! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), as well as a Medication, Assisted Treatment Specialist (MATS) in the State of Georgia. I grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and relocated to the Metro Atlanta Area in 2012. I have 23 years of experience in the realm of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. I am recognized for being an experienced, empathetic, down-to-earth, and kind mental health professional. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction issues, relationship issues, and parenting concerns. I also helped many people who have experienced emotional abuse.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

What you can expect from our first session together is for us to have a conversation about how things have been recently and what brought you to therapy. During this time, it allows us to build a connection and for me to have a better understanding and sense of where to go from there. Each person is different and has different goals, so I listen to what the individual needs instead of assuming their needs before moving forward.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My counseling style is sincere and collaborative. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion, and kindness. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your individual needs and meet you where you are. I decided to become a therapist because I have always wanted to help people. It started as a child when I would volunteer at school or church and with family and friends. I have always been there for individuals during the darkest times of their lives. I enjoy seeing individuals become the best versions of themselves.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for middle-aged adults and couples who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and relationship issues. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and effective communication struggles. I work to help my clients navigate these transition periods and to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and develop a more positive outlook on life.

Specialties

Top specialties

Addiction
Anxiety
Depression

Other specialties

Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Family Conflict
Grief
Self Esteem
Substance Misuse
Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

Black / African American
White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I am specifically trained in addiction and have worked with clients in all stages of life. My clinical experience includes the use of CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other evidence-based practices in the treatment of clients.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Georgia

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AvMed
Cash - $175 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid - Peach State Health Plan
Peach State Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 3 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

March 6, 2025

We talked about what we needed to talk about.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 2 with Dr.

Dr. Colleen Gray is fully booked.